What is I-O?

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific
study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are
applied to issues of critical relevance to business,
including talent management, coaching, assessment,
selection, training, organizational development,
performance, and work-life balance.

(1) Analyze usage data from 2008 conference and provide recommendations regarding hours for Placement Center to be open due to transition to 3-day format.

RESULTS:

·We analyzed usage data from 2008 conference. The data indicated that usage of computers and interview tables substantially decreased after 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Due to the additional cost required for computers and volunteers to keep the Placement Center open combined with the minimal usage on Saturday afternoon, the Placement Center Committee recommends that the Placement Center close at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday instead of being open the whole day. As such, the Placement Center hours would be 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.

·Considering this is a change from last year, we would plan to communicate the full schedule to Placement Center users in advance and post the schedule throughout Placement Center to manage user expectations so that they can plan accordingly.

(2) Market Placement Center to local area groups.

RESULTS:

·No action. We plan to promote Placement Center in fourth quarter of 2008.